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    Passed nclex but no license

    Rose_Queen replied to jeann_07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, NCLEX is a national exam. It's not specific to any state. It appears that you simply took the exam in IL. What state did you apply for licensure in prior to applying to take NCLEX? This would...
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    How long does it take to feel comfortable?

    Rose_Queen replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Generally about a year. One of many reasons new grads should stick with a job for at least one, preferably two years. That first year as a nurse is miserable- dealing with the reality shock of real...
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    Cystoscope skin prep

    Rose_Queen replied to Jellybean39's topic in Operating Room

    No, cystoscopies are not clean contaminated. If there is no incision, the wound class is N/A. We do not do a lady partsl prep. We do include the labia in the
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    want to become an NP in the OR, but can't figure out next step after getting RN!

    Rose_Queen replied to bubbles42's topic in General Nursing

    Just like RNFA is additional training for RNs to become first assistants, there are paths that the surgical technologists can take as well, including
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    want to become an NP in the OR, but can't figure out next step after getting RN!

    Rose_Queen replied to bubbles42's topic in General Nursing

    Your experience does not equal universal truth. I work with several NPs in the OR (surgeon employed) as well as several RNFAs (hospital employed). Some facilities rely strongly on STs (mine is one),...
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    Do you need to have a nursing license?

    Rose_Queen replied to HandmadeRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Need for a license is going to depend on the employer. Some will state nurse informatics, meaning one must have a nursing license. Others may not have such a requirement. Be sure to read job postings...
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    want to become an NP in the OR, but can't figure out next step after getting RN!

    Rose_Queen replied to bubbles42's topic in General Nursing

    It is not necessary to become an NP to be an RNFA. More info about the RNFA can be found at AORN's website. aorn.org NPs and PAs can be in the OR as a first assistant. However, they will also have...
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    CPR on Trauma Patients

    Rose_Queen replied to adventure_rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Someone undergoing CPR is already dead. Can't make them any deader by doing the CPR, even if those hypothetical loose bone fragment might cause injury- but can give them a chance to make it to the...
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    Drug Calculation Problem (Niroprusside)

    Rose_Queen replied to carti's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These kinds of problems are best broken down into steps. What are some of the steps you think you need to take to solve the problem? Think about what units the dose is
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    Venting

    Rose_Queen replied to CJisRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    For many, that's one of the reasons we're here. There is a bit of anonymity, so changing up details and staying away from anything identifiable allows for venting here, amongst those who will...
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Rose_Queen replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Why crazy? The file itself is technically the property of the employer/former employer. Just like the medical record is the property of the facility and the patient has to fill out forms and sit down...
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    Female Foley and Witness

    Rose_Queen replied to jive turkey's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my facility, it's not about claims but about infection and having a second set of eyes for sterile
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    New nurses, I need your input please!

    Rose_Queen replied to nkang's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    And really, copying and pasting directly from the assignment? At least try a little
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    NJSNA is AGAINST safer staffing ratios!

    Rose_Queen replied to nursingon's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Rigid rations like those specified in the bill could indeed be unsafe- it fails to take into account patient acuity. Also, nurses from CA have reported that while nurse to patient ratios are lower,...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Heads over to the uncool table. Btw uncool is the new cool. Royal proclamation from her majesty the queen (me- it's right there in my
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    Robots perform surgery at some places these days.

    Rose_Queen replied to YUKONrn's topic in General Nursing

    You do realize those robots in surgery are only a tool and are controlled by the surgeon sitting at the console manipulating joysticks, right? As for titrating drips, technology has allowed for the...
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    New Grad - are HR walk-ins okay?

    Rose_Queen replied to RNseeker1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In addition to what Ruby said, consider that for some facilities, HR isn't even located on site. HR for my facility is in an office building miles
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    Care Plans

    Rose_Queen replied to MyDream 2bRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you reach out to your school's IS department? They may be able to guide you to a program available on the school
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    Which stethoscope should I get?!

    Rose_Queen replied to taydoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Taydoy, there's a forum here (under the nurses tab maybe?) dedicated to nursing gear. I have seen many stethoscope reviews there that can help you guide your
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    I was found out!

    Rose_Queen replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    I once figured out that someone who used to post worked with me because they shared a very distinctive detail about a trauma patient who came to the OR. So it's always best to change up identifying...
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    ALS

    Rose_Queen replied to emjosht's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Advice for what? Your post needs some more
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    Nurse Nails

    Rose_Queen replied to nursestu's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely no artificial nails. No type of polish that require curing. Nail polish must be a neutral color (clear or close to natural nail color) and must be removed if chipped or greater than 4 days...
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    OR nurses: wearing scrub machine scrubs home?

    Rose_Queen replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing

    The vast majority of my coworkers wear street clothes in and out. About the only ones who don't are myself (educator who floats over multiple sites, so I'd have to change multiple times a day if I...
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    OR nurses: wearing scrub machine scrubs home?

    Rose_Queen replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing

    No. That would result in being written up in my facility. The scrubs are facility property and per policy are not to be worn out of the